On June 13th, according to Cointelegraph, Pakistan is utilizing 2000 megawatts of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence to reduce waste and promote technological development.
As of March 2025, Pakistan's installed power generation capacity is 46600 megawatts, a slight increase from the previous year. Nearly 14% of the installed capacity is idle, especially during non peak winter periods when demand may drop to 12000 megawatts.
Pakistan aims to convert the surplus electricity from its underutilized thermal power plants into a source of income through Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers. This move aims to transform the financial burden of capacity electricity pricing into high-value digital assets. The first phase of Pakistan's Bitcoin mining program is set to launch in 2025, allocating 2000 megawatts of electricity for mining and artificial intelligence data centers. The future stage plans to integrate renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro), marking the long-term shift of these businesses towards sustainable energy.